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LS57 XPJ

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

144,793 mi
Last recorded144,793 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS57 XPJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2024 144,793 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 138,034 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2023 138,034 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 132,254 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2022 132,242 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 124,249 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 120,275 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 115,145 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 110,609 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 99,308 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 99,293 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 82,657 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Apr 2016 82,615 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall 225/40r92y (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 76,478 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Fail 8 Apr 2015 76,447 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 70,821 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Apr 2013 65,197 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 59,233 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 53,314 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 12 Nov 2010 37,906 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Clk?

Based on 1,410,029 MOT tests across 83,874 vehicles.

74.7%
Pass Rate
4,986
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
83,874
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 59,319
coil spring broken 19,719
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 16,744
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 14,943
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 14,136
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LS57 XPJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 69,962 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Clk fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 59,319 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LS57 XPJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Clk typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 18 years old, this Mercedes-benz Clk is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LS57 XPJ registered?

LS57 XPJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 4 January 2008.

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